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'''''If you find an ancestor&nbsp;''''' in the Guion Miller Roll records on the Internet, be sure you find and copy all three parts of the records: (1)&nbsp;General Index, (2)&nbsp;Roll of Eastern Cherokees (or Report '''''if&nbsp;''''' the application was rejected), and (3)&nbsp;application papers. <br>  
'''''If you find an ancestor''''' in the Guion Miller Roll records on the Internet, be sure you find and copy all three parts of the records: (1)General Index, (2)Roll of Eastern Cherokees (or Report '''''if''''' the application was rejected), and (3)application papers. <br>  


:It is also important to search for all the relatives of the ancestor to help corroborate what you found.<br><br>
:It is also important to search for all the relatives of the ancestor to help corroborate what you found.<br><br>


'''''If you do not find an ancestor&nbsp;''''' on the Internet, consider searching for him in the book or microfilm versions of these records described below.  
'''''If you do not find an ancestor''''' on the Internet, consider searching for him in the book or microfilm versions of these records described below.  


:Another approach would be to return to the Internet version and search for close relatives who are likely to mention the main person you seek in their applications.
:Another approach would be to return to the Internet version and search for close relatives who are likely to mention the main person you seek in their applications.
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Other than on the Internet, you could also search for an ancestor in book or microfilm versions of these records.  
Other than on the Internet, you could also search for an ancestor in book or microfilm versions of these records.  


If you choose to use this option, start by searching the ''General Index&nbsp;'' which identifies the number of a person's application.  
If you choose to use this option, start by searching the ''General Index'' which identifies the number of a person's application.  


'''Use {{FHL|209173|item|disp=FHL Film 378594}}''' to find the '''''General Index''''' which starts at Target 2 and appears 172 pages after the ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees'' (Target 1) starts. Do not confuse the ''Roll'' (printed book) with the typescript ''General Index''.  
'''Use {{FHL|209173|item|disp=FHL Film 378594}}''' to find the '''''General Index''''' which starts at Target 2 and appears 172 pages after the ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees'' (Target 1) starts. Do not confuse the ''Roll'' (printed book) with the typescript ''General Index''.  
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*'''Copy the application papers '''and update your ''Research Log'' and you family history records with the new information you find. Repeat the search and look for relatives.<br><br>
*'''Copy the application papers '''and update your ''Research Log'' and you family history records with the new information you find. Repeat the search and look for relatives.<br><br>


<gallery widths="144px" perrow="5" caption="Guion Miller Roll Application Packet, #12361, for Minnie Vann Island">
<gallery caption="Guion Miller Roll Application Packet, #12361, for Minnie Vann Island" perrow="5" widths="144px">
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:*'''''Report Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909''''', 10 vols. is on {{FHL|308772|item|disp=FHL Film 430435 to 430438}}; {{WorldCat|10976814|item|disp=also at various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Entries are in order by application number.
:*'''''Report Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909''''', 10 vols. is on {{FHL|308772|item|disp=FHL Film 430435 to 430438}}; {{WorldCat|10976814|item|disp=also at various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Entries are in order by application number.


:*'''''Roll of Eastern Cherokees&nbsp;.&nbsp;.&nbsp;.&nbsp;''''' (Guion Miller Roll) is on {{FHL|295271|item|disp=FHL Film 547137}}; also in book format {{WorldCat|10976778|item|disp=at various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Names are alphabetical divided into East and West of the Mississippi River sections, and with supplements.
:*'''''Roll of Eastern Cherokees''''' (Guion Miller Roll) is on {{FHL|295271|item|disp=FHL Film 547137}}; also in book format {{WorldCat|10976778|item|disp=at various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Names are alphabetical divided into East and West of the Mississippi River sections, and with supplements.


'''Copy the summaries '''and compare them with the application papers looking for new clues. Update you ''Research Log'' and family history information.<br><br>  
'''Copy the summaries '''and compare them with the application papers looking for new clues. Update you ''Research Log'' and family history information.<br><br>  


[[Image:Guion Miller Report.png|left|330px|Guion Miller Report.png]] [[Image:Guion Miller Roll.jpg|right|596px|Guion Miller Roll.jpg]] '''(left)''' ''Report Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909'', vol. 4, page 107.<br>'''(above)''' ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees&nbsp;.&nbsp;.&nbsp;.&nbsp;'' (Guion Miller Roll), upper part of page 84 online (that is, printed page 80).<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>  
[[Image:Guion Miller Report.png|left|330px|Guion Miller Report.png]] [[Image:Guion Miller Roll.jpg|right|596px|Guion Miller Roll.jpg]] '''(left)''' ''Report Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909'', vol. 4, page 107.<br>'''(above)''' ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees'' (Guion Miller Roll), upper part of page 84 online (that is, printed page 80).<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>  


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**Sizemore, Poindexter and Creek Testimonies FHL Film: 830444  
**Sizemore, Poindexter and Creek Testimonies FHL Film: 830444  
**Combined index of Eastern Cherokee Rolls A-Z 1851 FHL Film 830445  
**Combined index of Eastern Cherokee Rolls A-Z 1851 FHL Film 830445  
**Chapman (1851), Drennen (1851), Siler (1854), Old Settler (1851), Hester (1851 and 1884), and Miscellaneous notes and drafts 1851. FHL Film: 830445
**Chapman (1851), Drennen (1851), Siler (1854), Old Settler (1851), Hester (1851 and 1884), and Miscellaneous notes and drafts 1851. FHL Film: 830445  


'''Additional Sources'''  
'''Additional Sources'''  
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*Shirley Hoskins, ''Cherokee Blood (Tsa-la-gi-yi Gi-gv)'' (Chattanooga, Tenn.: [n.p.], 1983). {{WorldCat|866639613|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|52339|item|disp=FHL Book 970.3 C424hs v. 3}} Indexed descendants lists compiled from the Miller rolls. Shows application number, descendants, birthplace, birth date, notes.  
*Shirley Hoskins, ''Cherokee Blood (Tsa-la-gi-yi Gi-gv)'' (Chattanooga, Tenn.: [n.p.], 1983). {{WorldCat|866639613|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|52339|item|disp=FHL Book 970.3 C424hs v. 3}} Indexed descendants lists compiled from the Miller rolls. Shows application number, descendants, birthplace, birth date, notes.  
*Jo Ann Curls Page, ''Extract of the Rejected Applications of the Guion Miller Roll of the Eastern Cherokee'', 3 vols. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, c1999-2003). {{WorldCat|42827562|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|836795|item|disp=FHL Book 970.3 C424pjc}}. Abstracts of nearly 60,000 rejected applications taken from microfilms of the National Archives Microfilm Publication M1104, rolls 1-348. Shows application number, name, state, birth year, spouse, father, mother, paternal grantparents, and maternal grandparents.<br>
*Jo Ann Curls Page, ''Extract of the Rejected Applications of the Guion Miller Roll of the Eastern Cherokee'', 3 vols. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, c1999-2003). {{WorldCat|42827562|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FHL|836795|item|disp=FHL Book 970.3 C424pjc}}. Abstracts of nearly 60,000 rejected applications taken from microfilms of the National Archives Microfilm Publication M1104, rolls 1-348. Shows application number, name, state, birth year, spouse, father, mother, paternal grantparents, and maternal grandparents.<br>
*Sandi Garrett. Only the Names Remain.Volumes 1-6. Link the Drennen Roll (1851) to the applications of the Guion Miller Roll (1910). Vol. 3 includes a 1880 Cherokee Orphanage Census FHL book 970.3 C424sg Vol. 1-6. <br>


'''See also:'''  
'''See also:'''  
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=== References  ===
=== References  ===
 
{{reflist}} {{American Indian}}{{-}} </div>
{{reflist}} {{American Indian}}{{-}}  
[[Category:North_Carolina_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Indians_of_North_America]] [[Category:Indians_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:Eastern_Cherokee]] [[Category:Georgia_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:South_Carolina_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Tennessee_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Half-Sheets]] [[Category:Kentucky_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:West_Virginia_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Virginia_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Alabama_Indian_Tribes]]
[[Category:North_Carolina_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Indians_of_North_America]] [[Category:Indians_of_the_United_States]] [[Category:Eastern_Cherokee]] [[Category:Georgia_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:South_Carolina_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Tennessee_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Half-Sheets]] [[Category:Kentucky_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:West_Virginia_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Virginia_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Alabama_Indian_Tribes]] </div>
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